And all you have to do is flip it when it's ready and take it off the heat when it's done. Not only does this reduce cooking times, but it is more likely to result in a juicier burger, with loads of flavor. For this reason, we recommend cooking at as high a temperature as you safely can. Lower temperatures also mean that the burger will take longer to get that crispy crust on the outside and will be more likely to dry out. It will also take more time if your grill or pan isn't as hot. The thicker the beef patties, the longer they take to cook. It depends on three main variables: how high the heat is, how thick the burger is, and whether you want it rare, medium rare (pink in the center), medium, medium well, or well done. In truth, a burger can take anywhere from just a couple minutes to 10 or even 15 minutes total to fully cook. You may read elsewhere recommendations for grill times of 3 minutes, or 4 minutes, or even just 2 minutes per side, but the fact is that-especially when it comes to handmade burger patties-these are just estimations.
This means not over-handling the ground beef, and putting a slight dent in the center of the patty so that it doesn't get too round when it cooks. All you need is salt and pepper, and an understanding of how to form a burger patty so it's not too tough. You don't need a lot of fancy sauce or rubs to grill hamburgers. $15 at Amazon Credit: Courtesy Amazon Making the burger
